TicketsOct. 12, 2010
CINCINNATI - University of Cincinnati head lacrosse coach Lellie Swords announced the addition of 10 high school standouts to the Bearcats lacrosse program for the 2011 season.
"Every year we recruit players that will help our program grow and this class is no different," said Swords. "We added players at each position that we think can come in and compete for playing time right away. We are really excited to add some much needed depth to our team."
Coming to Cincinnati will be Jenna Chiavacci (Westminster, Md./Winters Mill), Chanelle Coulon (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Thomas), Kelsey Conway (Laurel, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel), Erin Flagg (Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee), Katie Jarvis (Loveland, Ohio/Loveland), Megan Knoop (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington), Julia Tasset (Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline Academy), Jen Walsh (East Setauket, N.Y./Ward Mellville), Hilary Wagonhurst (Lutherville, Md./Notre Dame Prep) and Taylor Young (Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline).
Jenna Chiavacci Attack Westminster, Md./Winters Mill
Winters Mill High School: Four-year letter winner in lacrosse and volleyball, one-year letter winner in basketball … named to lacrosse All-Piedmont team all four years … earned second-team all-county honors sophomore and junior seasons … honorable-mention freshman year … helped lead the team to state championship titles in 2007 and 2009, a regional title in 2008, and a county title in 2006.
The daughter of Tony and Kelly Chiavacci, she intends to major in journalism or psychology.
Kelsey Conway Midfield Laurel, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School: Led lacrosse team to four Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships (2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010) … four-year varsity letter winner … earned all-WCAC honors freshman, sophomore and senior seasons … led the team in points freshman and sophomore seasons … totaled 110 points in high school career with 64 goals and 36 assists.
The daughter of Marty and Kathy Conway, she has a brother, Devin (19), and sister, Lindsay (23), and is majoring in journalism.
Chanelle Coulon Defense Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas High School: Named to the all-district first team her junior and senior years... helped lead her club team to a 2007 state championship … was on the school honor roll all four years.
The daughter of Sandy Kane and Remi Coulon, she has one brother, Damien (15), and one sister, Michelle (5 months) and is majoring in nursing.
Erin Flagg Midfield Alpharetta, Ga./Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee High School: Four-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse … named first-team all-state both junior and senior seasons … earned first-team All-America honors both junior and senior seasons … member of the academic honor roll 2007-2010.
The daughter of Kevin and Sherry Flagg, she has two sisters, Kathleen (15) and Rachel (10), and is majoring in sports and biomechanical sciences.
Katie Jarvis Defense Loveland, Ohio/Loveland
Loveland High School: Earned Academic all-America honors as a senior … selected first-team all-state as a junior and second-team all-district as a sophomore … named Team MVP for the Tigers both junior and senior seasons and earned Offensive Team MVP honors as a sophomore and a junior.
The daughter of Art and Kim Jarvis, she has one brother, Austin (16), and is majoring in finance.
Megan Knoop Defense Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington High School: Three-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse and tennis … earned Ohio School Lacrosse Association (OSLA) 2008 state tournament defensive MVP honors … selected to the OSLA All-Tournament team her sophomore season … named to the Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) second-team in both sophomore and junior seasons … earned second-team all-state honors junior and senior seasons.
The daughter of Nancy and Chip Knoop, she has one brother, Connor and is majoring in business/finance.
Julia Tasset Defense Cincinnati, Ohio/Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy: Received Ursuline Academy Scholar Athlete of the Year honors freshman, sophomore, and junior years … named a Girls Greater Cincinnati League (GGCL) second-team all-star all four years … member of the 2008 and 2010 GGCL championship teams with the Lions … received team leadership award sophomore, junior, and senior seasons … as a senior, earned Academic All-America status … lettered four years in lacrosse and three years in field hockey.
The daughter of Jerry Tasset and Joyce Horn, she has two brothers, Justin (20), who plays lacrosse at the College of Mount St. Joseph, and Jacob (15). Her father played football for the U.S. Air Force Academy. She intends to major in Chemistry or Spanish.
Jen Walsh Goalkeeper East Setauket, N.Y./Ward Mellville
Ward Mellville High School: Four-year varsity starter at goalkeeper … named to second-team LAX-Under Armour All-America Long Island Lacrosse team junior season … led team to National Lacrosse Tournament Divisional championships in 2007, 2008, and 2009 … earned all-county honors senior season, all-league honors junior season, and all-tournament honors freshman and senior years … helped lead team to Suffolk County Championship in 2007 … named a Scholar Athlete all four years … earned Academic All-America honors senior season.
The daughter of Tom and Tisha Walsh, she has one brother, Chris (20), and is majoring in secondary education.
Hillary Wagonhurst Attack Lutherville, Md./Notre Dame Prep
Notre Dame Prep: Four-year letter winner at the attack position … helped lead team to two Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) championships junior and senior season … lettered two years in basketball and one year in field hockey.
The daughter of Rocky and Marianne Wagonhurst, she has a sister, Claire (13), and is majoring in communications.
Taylor Young Midfield/Attack Cincinnati, Ohio/Sycamore
Sycamore High School: Four-year varsity letter winner in lacrosse and cross country … helped the Aviators to two state championships and one state runner-up finish … earned all-state honors and U.S. Lacrosse all-America honors her senior season … selected to the honorable mention all-district team during junior season … named to Great Lakes National Team in 2009 … member of the Sycamore 3000 Point Club.
The daughter of Tim and Hilary Young, she has one brother, Alex (24), and one sister, Bizzy (20). Her brother played lacrosse at the University of Vermont, and her mother played lacrosse and field hockey at Penn State. She is majoring in business.